Contents: Removal the spare tire ↓ Wheel lock ↓ Removal the decorative wheel cover ↓ Loosening wheel nuts ↓ Lifting a car ↓ Wheel replacement ↓ Reinstalling the wheel nuts ↓ Lowering the car ↓ Reinstalling the decorative wheel…↓ After changing the wheels ↓
Reduce speed gradually, keeping the vehicle straight ahead. Carefully pull off the road to a safe place away from traffic. Avoid stopping in the center of the highway median. Stop on a level area with firm ground.
Stop the engine and turn on the hazard warning flashers.
Apply the parking brake securely and place the transmission in the "P" position (automatic transmission) or in reverse gear (manual transmission).
Everyone must get out of the car in the direction opposite to traffic.
Please read the following instructions carefully:
Always use caution when using the jack to reduce the risk of injury. Follow the instructions for operating the jack.
Do not start or crank the engine when the vehicle is supported only by a jack.
Stop the vehicle on a firm, level surface, apply the parking brake securely and place the transmission in the "P" position (automatic transmission) or in reverse gear (manual transmission). If necessary, place a block under the wheel located diagonally opposite the wheel being replaced.
Be sure to properly position the jack on the jacking point. Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned jack will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to jump off the jack and cause injury.
Never crawl under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
Use the jack only to support the vehicle when changing a wheel.
Do not lift the vehicle when anyone is inside the vehicle.
When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on or under the jack.
Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the tire.
1. Wheel nut wrench; 2. Tool bag; 3. Jack; 4. Jack handle; 5. Spare tire
Bring the required tools and a spare tire.
To prepare for a critical situation on your own, you need to familiarize yourself with the use of the jack, each tool and where to store them
Turn the jack connection by hand.
To remove, turn the connection in direction 1 until the jack is free.
For storage - Rotate the connection in direction 2 until the jack is securely fastened to prevent it from moving forward during a collision or sudden braking.
Removal the spare tire
Loosen nut 1 and remove it.
Remove cover 2 of the spare tire.
Loosen bolt 3 and remove it.
Remove washer 4.
Then remove the spare tire from the car.
When storing the spare tire, install it in place with the outside of the wheel facing out. Then secure the tire by repeating the above steps for removal in reverse order to prevent it from moving forward during a collision or sudden braking.
Wheel lock
Place a block under the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling while jacking it up.
When blocking wheels, place the chock at the front for front wheels or at the rear for rear wheels.
Removal the decorative wheel cover
Steel wheels
Remove the decorative wheel cover.
Aluminum wheels
Remove the decorative wheel cover using the pointed end of a lug wrench.
Caution: Do not attempt to remove the decorative cover by hand.
Loosening wheel nuts
Loosen all wheel nuts.
Always loosen the wheel nuts before raising the vehicle.
Nuts are turned counterclockwise to loosen. For maximum leverage, position the wrench on the nut with the handle on the right side, as shown. Grasp the handle near the end and pull up on the handle. Be careful not to let the wrench slip off the nut.
Don't remove the nuts yet - just unscrew them about one and a half turns.
Jack location
Position the jack at the correct jacking point.
Make sure the jack is located on a level and solid surface.
Lifting a car
Raise the vehicle high enough to install the spare tire. Remember that you will need more ground clearance when installing the spare tire than when removing the flat tire.
To lift the vehicle, insert the jack handle into the jack (loose fit) and turn it clockwise. Once the jack touches the car and starts lifting it, double check that it is positioned correctly.
Wheel replacement
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Remove the wheel nuts and replace the tires.
Remove the flat tire straight ahead and set it aside.
Roll the spare tire into position and align the holes in the wheel with the bolts. Then lift the wheel and make sure the top bolt fits through the hole. Rock the wheel and slide it onto the other bolts.
Before installing the wheel, remove all corrosion from the wheel mounting surface with a wire brush or similar. Installing a wheel without good metal-to-metal contact on the mounting surface can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and even cause the wheel to come off while driving. Therefore, after the first 1,000 miles, check that the wheel nuts are tight enough.
Reinstalling the wheel nuts
Reinstall all wheel nuts and finger tighten.
Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapering end inward) and tighten them as much as possible by hand. Press the tire and see if you can tighten them any further.
Lowering the car
Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel nuts.
Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle.
Use only the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts. Do not use other tools or any additional leverage other than your hands, such as a hammer, pipe. Make sure the wrench grips the nut securely.
Tighten each nut a little at a time in the sequence shown in the illustration. Repeat the process until all nuts are fully tightened.
Reinstalling the decorative wheel cover
Reinstall the decorative wheel cover:
Steel wheels
Install the decorative wheel cover in the correct position.
Aluminum wheels
On some models, align the slot on the decorative wheel cover with the valve stem.
Then give it a firm tap with the edge of your hand to snap it into place.
After changing the wheels
Check the air pressure in the replaced tire.
Adjust the air pressure to the required one. If it is lower, then drive slowly to the nearest service station and inflate the tire to the required pressure.
Remember to replace the tire valve cap, as dirt and moisture can get into the valve stem, causing air to leak. If the cap is missing, install a new one as soon as possible.
Securely store all tools, jack, and flat tire.
As soon as possible after changing the wheels, tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque using a torque wrench and perform a flat tire repair.
Warning: Before driving, make sure all tools, jack and flat tire are securely fastened in their storage areas to avoid injury during a collision or sudden braking.